This is a Project Governance & Assurance Coordinator role with Downer Professional Services based in Canberra, ACT, AU Downer Professional Services Role Seniority - mid level More about the Project Governance & Assurance Coordinator role at Downer Professional Services Join our Downer Professional Services team and play a key role in delivering complex defence and national security projects that safeguard Australia’s future. Downer Professional Services comprises of three business units our Technical, Advisory, and Capability consulting practice, and Team Downer, which partners with CASG and NSSG as a major service provider to Defence. Together, we are a multi-disciplinary advisory and delivery partner of choice for clients across Defence and National Security. We currently have an opportunity for a Project Governance & Assurance Coordinator in Canberra to work on Land projects. What You’ll Do This role offers a broad scope, with key role responsibilities including: Plan and manage core project governance and assurance, including maintaining the Governance Plan, supporting BMS Enterprise governance, and conducting quality audits of documentation and processes. Coordinate document control and clearance workflows, ensuring compliance with policy and templates, managing reviews for senior approval, and maintaining high‑quality project artefacts. Support project risk management within Predict!, coordinating monthly risk forums, assuring risk‑owner accountability, and ensuring risks meet policy and quality standards. Provide secretariat and vendor‑engagement support, managing governance meetings, facilitating initial vendor onboarding, and establishing administrative and data‑exchange processes for the BCS Enterprise. Deliver specialist governance advice and reporting, supporting performance reporting, ensuring legislative and policy compliance, and working collaboratively with stakeholders to achieve project outcomes within defined timeframes. What You’ll Bring Governance and assurance leadership, including planning, managing and monitoring governance activities, developing key governance documents, and supporting assurance processes within complex Defence project environments. Project and contract performance reporting, with the ability to analyse, plan, execute and evaluate work to time, cost and quality targets while applying strong risk‑assessment skills. High‑level stakeholder and relationship management, demonstrating influence, strategic thinking, commercial acumen and the ability to cultivate productive working relationships across diverse and complex stakeholder systems. Advanced communication and technical writing capability, able to produce high‑quality governance and assurance documentation, communicate formally and informally, and support strategic decision‑making. Due to the nature of the work, you are required to currently hold and maintain a minimum Negative Vetting 1 or higher Security clearance as required by the Commonwealth. In some instances, compliance with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) requirements may also be an inherent requirement. More than anything, you’ll bring a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for our clients. Why Downer Professional Services At Downer Professional Services, we’re not just a workplace - we’re a business dedicated to contributing to the shaping of the future of defence in Australia. As the country’s only sovereign prime, we’re committed to making a real difference in protecting Australia’s interests. What is means to belong at Downer Professional Services Meaningful work: Help to deliver critical Defence projects that protect Australia and shape its future. Professional development: Access career mapping, accelerated learning programs, and shared learning through our Communities of Practice. Great perks: Enjoy discounts on healthcare, retail, vehicles, and more through Perks@Downer. Veteran support: Benefit from initiatives like up to 20 days of Reservist Leave to stay connected post-service. You want your work to matter and so do we. With over 26,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, our team is made up of individuals with unique perspectives, backgrounds, and ideas. We know that diversity makes us stronger and we actively celebrate it through our commitment to inclusion and belonging. We’re committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve and we welcome people of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultures, abilities, and lived experiences. We especially encourage applications from those whose voices have traditionally been underrepresented in our industry, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pasifika Peoples, veterans, people with disability, and neurodivergent individuals. Even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with this role, we’d still like to hear from you. If it feels like the right fit, apply - potential counts, and so do you. As a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, we support flexibility that works for your life, inclusive leadership that values your voice, and equitable access to opportunity so you can do your best work and bring your whole self to it. If you need support or adjustments through the recruitment process, just let us know, we’re here to help you put your best foot forward. Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the Downer Professional Services team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities Planning and managing project governance ️ Coordinating document control and clearance workflows Delivering specialist governance advice and reporting Key Strengths ️ Governance and assurance leadership Project and contract performance reporting ✍️ Advanced communication and technical writing capability Stakeholder management ⚠️ Risk management Vendor engagement A Final Note: This is a role with Downer Professional Services not with Hatch.
